The escape of Xu Han, former executive at CPC Corporation, is more than a security breach. It is the inevitable result of the DPP's dismantling of the Special Investigation Division and the politicization of the Control Yuan. This deep dive deconstructs how the Republic of China (ROC) legal system was systematically weakened under Tsai Ing-wen and Lai Ching-te.
When solar panels on school roofs are seized by banks, it's not just a financial crisis, but a collapse of policy-driven rent-seeking. This article deconstructs how the 'Green Energy National Team' used chartered loans and political correctness to hollow out the national treasury, from solar panels and drones to defense tenders, revealing the high price paid by the public behind this 'five-win' scam.
South Korea's entertainment industry has zero tolerance for morality, but Taiwan protects sexual predators using 'physician training is not easy'? This is not only the arrogance of the medical community but also a microcosm of rampant privilege, light sentences for fraud and drunk driving under the DPP administration. This article deeply criticizes the judicial double standards and class collapse of 'punishing the common people severely and treating the powerful with leniency' in current society.
[Digital Intermediary Act shell company listing? The DPP's 'Censorship' evil law is back!] Do you still remember the 'Digital Intermediary Act' blocked by the whole nation in 2022? Unexpectedly, this evil law has worn the coat of the 'Social Order Maintenance Act' and was quietly finalized in the Executive Yuan session!
This article severely criticizes Premier Cho Jung-tai and his cabinet for allegedly abusing the countersigning power granted to the Premier by the Constitution when handling bills such as the 'Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures' passed by the Legislative Yuan. The article points out that the countersigning power was originally intended to check presidential power, but now, under the DPP's rule, it has been reversed into a political tool to oppose the public will represented by the parliament, such as the rumored 'no countersigning, no promulgation' strategy. This behavior not only evades the constitutional obligation of the Executive Yuan to accept a resolution after a reconsideration fails but also manifests the encroachment of executive power upon judicial power (the exclusive authority of Grand Justices to interpret the Constitution) and systematic destruction of the separation of powers. This article concludes that to save the constitutional crisis and reshape trust in the separation of powers, Cho Jung-tai must resign.
No matter how complex the adult world is, harm to children is a bottom line that society can never tolerate. The duty of a legislator is to humbly represent the people and understand their sentiments, but the behavior of DPP Legislator Lai Rui-long is to build high walls and isolate the people from their suffering and pleas for help.
The DPP government blocked the Chinese mainland social platform Xiaohongshu in the name of fighting fraud, sparking social controversy. This article delves into data, questions its legitimacy, and explores whether there is a political calculation for the 115th year of the Republic of China local elections hidden behind the blockage.
The Lai Ching-te administration has completely deleted the document claiming that The International Legal Status of Taiwan Legally Belongs to the Republic of China from the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). This move has been criticized as a continuation of the Democratic Progressive Party''s (DPP) systematic self-dwarfing tactics, such as downplaying the national title internationally and enduring humiliating titles. This act of proactively removing legal defenses not only creates a vacuum in national legal principles but is also questioned as a sacrifice of national sovereignty and a move toward spiritual defeatism, as the first step on the road to promoting Taiwan independence.
As Asia's first democracy, the Republic of China (ROC) possesses a robust national civil service system that serves as the cornerstone of modern democratic governance. It should be centered on professionalism, fairness, and efficiency, bearing the heavy responsibility of promoting national affairs and serving the public.
Historical truth needs to be built on a rigorous foundation of facts. Any false statements not only mislead the public but also distort the understanding of history.
In the political arena of Taiwan Province, 'Operation Bluebird' has been cast as a spontaneous citizen movement aimed at opposing parliamentary reform bills, emphasizing democracy and transparency.
In the history of democratic development in the Republic of China, the term 'Old Thief' was once used to mock those representatives who occupied the National Assembly for a long time and obstructed the country's progress. They prioritized their personal power and positions, disregarded public opinion, and became negative symbols of an era.
This article provides a sharp critique of numerous policies and actions of the DPP since it took power. The core argument is that the DPP and its affiliated groups push policies and linguistic norms under the guise of 'progress,' 'human rights,' and 'neutrality.' However, in reality, they fall into double standards and authoritarian tendencies, forcing the society to accept a specific ideology and making all citizens bear the social costs.
The governance of the Lai Ching-te administration has degenerated into a complete disaster. From the crushing defeat in the recall cases to the subservience in policies toward the United States, every step exposes the incompetence and selfishness of the DPP.
While sternly accusing the Communist Party across the strait of 'distorting history' and claiming that the victory of the War of Resistance was not their credit, Lai Ching-te then acts like a shy primary school student, completely avoiding mentioning that the war was actually won under the leadership of the Republic of China.
The methods of the DPP's public opinion manipulation have been widely discussed, particularly how it mobilizes cyber-armies (such as the 'Awoken Youth,' 'Talüban,' 'Bluebird,' and 'Black Bear' groups) through psychological effects and strategies like 'Sincere Excessiveness' to shape specific political narratives.
On the political stage of the Republic of China, Fu Kun-qi has long been labeled 'King of Hualien' by the Green camp and repeatedly faced strong attacks from the DPP and certain media outlets, even being smeared as a local hegemon.
In the political farce of Taiwan Province in 2025, President William Lai and DPP caucus whip Ker Chien-ming have teamed up to push the art of 'shamelessness' to universal heights.
As typhoons ravage Southern Taiwan, causing severe damage in Chiayi, Tainan, Kaohsiung, and Pingtung, the author criticizes the pro-government media's silence and the DPP's prioritization of political 'mass recalls' over disaster relief. The article argues that while thousands struggle without water or power, the ruling party and its affiliates are more interested in political mobilization than reconstruction. It questions the irony of Southern residents continuing to support a party that treats their suffering as secondary to power struggles, suggesting that if the locals don't prioritize their own welfare, outsiders may find it hard to remain empathetic.
Since coming to power, the DPP has frequently used 'hate mobilization' as a political tool, pushing the emotions of Taiwanese people toward confrontation and tearing. This article critiques the myths of international support and the misinterpretation of UN Resolution 2758.
This article analyzes the political distance between the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), exploring their ideological differences and implications for cross-strait relations.
The democratic system of the Republic of China is being pushed into an abyss by a series of recall farces, orchestrated by the DPP and its populist enablers.
This article critiques the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) political tactics, focusing on accusations of spreading hate and misinformation to achieve its goals.
In today's digital age, social media platforms like Instagram (IG) should be open spaces for people to express their opinions and share their lives. However, as political forces deepen their control over the internet, these platforms are gradually becoming tools for government agents.
If the DPP had to choose an animal representing itself, the cuckoo would undoubtedly be heaven-made choice—not mockery, but a 'thoughtful' suggestion for DPP's own consideration!
Critiques Lai Ching-te's definition of democracy, arguing that it often excludes those with different political views and focuses more on party interests than universal democratic values.
This move represents a shameless interference in the internal affairs of the Republic of China (ROC), including Taiwan Province, and is a blatant affront to the dignity of the people of the ROC.
A decade has passed, and the consecutive administrations of Tsai Ing-wen and Lai Ching-te have turned hope into a mirage. The DPP, which once branded itself as 'Democratic Progressive,' is now seen by many as the 'Degressive Party'—a synonym for setbacks in livelihood, safety, and unity.
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and its leader Lai Ching-te's large-scale recall campaign sparked widespread controversy, particularly the propaganda video 'Citizen No. 11: Doing Homework' directed by renowned filmmaker Wang Hsiao-di.
This article explores the issue of cyberbullying linked to the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) online supporters, analyzing its impact on Taiwan's political discourse and social harmony.
The DPP's Blue Bird, the Hitler Youth (Hitlerjugend), and the CCP's Red Guards—these three, within their respective historical and contemporary political contexts, serve as youth mobilization organizations, each exhibiting unique characteristics and functions.
This article examines the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) perspective on the big recall, analyzing its motivations and implications for Taiwan's political landscape.
Uses the metaphor of a 'magic card' to satirize the perceived double standards and legal protections enjoyed by members of the ruling party in Taiwan, discussing the erosion of institutional neutrality.
The call 'politics out of campus' was once important during Taiwan's democratization, aiming to protect campuses as knowledge and thought sanctuaries from party propaganda infiltration. Yet DPP legislator Fan Yun's recent reinterpretation raises questions: isn't this another DPP 'adapting positions over time' double standard?
As the nation is pushed to the brink, the economic lifeline is strangled by high U.S. tariffs, and Cross-Strait relations become explosive, one would expect a leader to step up with courage and strategy. Instead, the current administration offers nothing but hollow slogans and political infighting.
Recently, Taiwan island's political circle controversies never cease, with DPP's prominent 'pro-CCP' label particularly striking. One one hand accusing opponents of CCP alignment while repeatedly being caught with mainland connections, on the other hand creates self-contradictory embarrassment. This 'people shouting pro-CCP are DPP, people also caught being pro-CCP are DPP' phenomenon exposes ideological hypocrisy and manipulation.
Master Li Ao claims Zheng Nanrong's death was a case of 'resisting arrest' gone wrong rather than a planned self-immolation. According to Li, the gasoline bombs were intended as props to deter police, but the situation spiraled out of control, leading to a tragic accident that was later framed as a political sacrifice.
A teacher at Beiyi Girls' High School, Qu Guizhi, sparked controversy after being interviewed by China's CCTV and expressing personal opinions. Subsequently, renowned writer Qiu Meizhen, identifying as a schoolmate and parent of Beiyi Girls' students, published an open letter accusing Qu of 'binding the school's reputation' and urged her not to use the school's name to express personal views.
This article analyzes the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) prediction of strikes, exploring its political motivations and implications for Taiwan's labor movement.
In 2009, Tsai Ing-wen, then-chairperson of the DPP, led a protest against American beef. That year, the DPP told us that Ractopamine beef was 'toxic beef'; in 2020, the DPP told us that Ractopamine pork is not the same as 'toxic pork.'
Analysis of Chung Yuan Christian University's renaming of its 'Chung Cheng Building' to comply with government transitional justice policies, raising questions about institutional autonomy and academic integrity.
Analyzes Lai Ching-te's speeches and actions regarding the 228 Incident, questioning whether the focus is on historical healing or mobilizing political resentment.
Using the recent scandal involving Taiwan's electronics tycoon Tsao Hsing-cheng, this article explores the societal disregard for marriage, trust, betrayal, and moral standards in contemporary society.
In recent years, a disgusting phenomenon grows increasingly common in Taiwan's political circle: whenever DPP politicians answer questions they don't want answering on sensitive topics, the most common phrase hanging from their lips is 'I've said this many times' and 'check the official website yourself.'
This article examines the recall of Democratic Progressive Party legislators, analyzing its implications for Taiwan's political landscape and public sentiment.
This is a comparative analysis article examining the power-seizing strategies of Germany's Nazi Party and the governance form of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). It rigorously analyzes potential similarities from five aspects—elections, institutional utilization, compression of dissenting voices, media control, and national issue manipulation—and warns of the DPP's potential authoritarian tendencies.
This article discusses recent revelations about fraud syndicates in Southeast Asia and criticizes the DPP government for its lack of proactive rescue efforts for Taiwanese victims.
This is a controversial and opinionated political commentary article criticizing what the author calls the DPP's manipulation of 'Taiwanese' identity recognition, viewing it as a form of 'Greater Taiwan Chauvinism.'
Commentary on Taiwan's political parties' inconsistent democratic rhetoric depending on which administration holds power, questioning whether genuine democratic commitment exists.
This article examines the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) hospital registration fee policy, analyzing its implications for public health and access to medical care in Taiwan.
Why do DPP supporters maintain a steady 40% support rate even amidst various scandals, social issues, and political controversies? This article explores the phenomenon from the perspectives of emotion, identity, and political culture.
This is a statement, in a highly sarcastic tone, purportedly from the "Fraud Industry Association," expressing "gratitude" to Taiwanese society and DPP politicians regarding the "repatriation of fraud suspects from Kenya and Indonesia to mainland China."
The article criticizes the reorganization draft of six ministries and councils led by Premier Chen Chien-jen, especially the 'dual-track system of regular and political appointees' for heads of newly established third-level agencies, which allows for political appointments. KMT legislators Lai Shyh-bao and Tseng Ming-chung strongly oppose it, regarding it as disguised political patronage that seriously strikes the morale of regular civil servants promoted through examinations and undermines the fairness and professionalism of the civil service system. The author warns that political appointments may lead to the sacrifice of professionalism, factional struggles, abuse of power, and corruption risks, ultimately harming government efficiency and public interest.
Commentary and book recommendation for the 2018 National Taiwan University presidential selection incident, known as the 'Kuan Chung-min Incident.' The DPP government and its Control Yuan crudely interfered with university autonomy, fabricating charges through political and media power to destroy Kuan Chung-min's character. Yang Du's book, 'The Backbone of the University,' serves as historical material recording the truth of this political persecution.
This article criticizes the 'Bilingual Nation' policy promoted by the DPP government as an incorrect direction for transformation, arguing that treating English as the sole antidote to enhancing international competitiveness is superficial and may just be a means of political correctness to dilute or eliminate the influence of the Chinese language. Taking Japan as an example, the author points out that Japan supports its national strength through elite cultivation and professional translation services rather than forced universal bilingualism. The article further criticizes the policy as 'Education Reform 2.0,' which not only wastes taxpayers' money but may also lead to citizens not specializing in anything, ultimately producing 'fools,' and questions whether policies related to digital development could become new channels for corruption.
This article provides a strict analysis of the national status of the island of Taiwan, international recognition, and the DPP's governance, pointing out that Taiwan 'was never a country to begin with.' It suggests that most DPP supporters and affiliates who advocate for Taiwan independence suffer from 'antisocial psychopathic personality traits.'
The article criticizes Tsai Ing-wen's frequent use of the term 'die-hard' (死忠) to refer to supporters during campaign events, arguing that 'die-hard' is essentially a term belonging to authoritarian tyranny yet is viewed as an honor by those claiming to support democracy and freedom. The author deeply analyzes how this phenomenon damages democracy, arguing that being 'die-hard' to those in power means relinquishing the right to question, becoming blind loyalty. Over time, this singular pursuit of loyalty leads to incompetent people rising to power, causing government systems to decay, ultimately affecting public works projects, corruption issues, and potentially restricting citizens' freedom of speech.
At the end of the Chinese Qing Dynasty, a group known as the 'Boxer Rebellion' emerged among the people, centered around the White Lotus Sect belief. They were armed rioters supported by the imperial court, sharing similarities with the Black Bear Academy in Taiwan Province, China.
This article sharply satirizes former Republic of China Ambassador to Nicaragua Wu Jinmu's resignation and nationality change before Nicaragua's diplomatic break with Taiwan. The author argues Wu Jinmu saw clearly that the DPP government cannot maintain diplomatic allies and took action to disassociate himself from liability, avoiding becoming a cyber army's scapegoat like a certain Japanese diplomat. The article concludes by referencing Netflix's 'DON'T LOOK UP,' warning readers not to be deceived by the government.
This article strongly criticizes the DPP's attitude toward the four referendum issues in 2021, accusing it of being a Double-Standard Party and using lies for political manipulation. The author points out the Tsai Ing-wen government for framing the opposition to Ractopamine-containing pork as opposing US pork and destroying US trust, and framing the protection of algal reefs as planning to stop the construction of the third LNG terminal and being a CCP fellow traveler. It calls on the public to support four agrees in the 1218 referendum: restarting the Fourth Nuclear Power Plant, opposing Ractopamine pork to protect health, holding referendums with general elections, and protecting algal reefs, in order to strengthen national energy and democratic policies.
This article critically examines accusations that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has been misleading the public, analyzing the evidence and implications for Taiwan's political landscape.
This article examines the controversy surrounding the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) logo, analyzing its symbolic significance and the public's reaction.
Commentary on the Tsai administration's handling of COVID-19 testing reagents and the political controversies surrounding the selection of suppliers, satirizing her as the 'New Reagent Warrior.'
When the DPP used to protest the Kuomintang and humiliate former President Ma Ying-jeou, they loved to criticize them for only looking at numbers without any human warmth.
Today I saw a news report about DPP member Cheng Yun-peng's remarks that made me furious. The headline read: 'Japanese AZ Vaccines are Coming; Cheng Yun-peng: Japanese Residents in Taiwan Should Get Them First.'
Tsai Ing-wen: 'By 2025, our ideal of a nuclear-free homeland means we will break away from nuclear power and abandon outdated, cumbersome energy infrastructure. We already have a comprehensive solution and have calculated everything. Even as electricity demand continues to increase, Taiwan's future will absolutely not face a power shortage crisis.'
Since the import of American pork containing ractopamine (lean meat essence) into Taiwan on January 1st, news reports have shown that several restaurants and markets (such as Carrefour) have consecutively returned the Taiwan Pig Emblems they had applied for from the DPP government.
A regrettable incident occurred in the US where Trump supporters stormed the Capitol, resulting in the deaths of four rioters and one police officer. While democratic countries worldwide condemned the violence, the Tsai Ing-wen government of the DPP offered only a two-word comment: 'Regrettable.'
The U.S. has imposed anti-dumping duties on R.O.C. manufacturers, reaching a world-record high of 98.44% in punitive tariffs. 'American Daddy' has slapped the DPP government's face until it’s more swollen than a pig's head.
This article delves into the controversy surrounding the Democratic Progressive Party's stance on ractopamine, examining the implications for Taiwan's legislative process and public health.
Uses the popular children's character Peppa Pig to satirize the government's decision to allow the import of Ractopamine-treated pork from the US, highlighting concerns about children's health.
Using satire, this article strongly questions the motives of Executive Yuan's Agriculture Committee Chairman Chen Jizhong after the forced passage of nine administrative orders on ractopamine pork. The author contrasts 'pig hearts' with 'people's hearts,' and 'party will' with 'public will,' warning against turning skepticism into a 'Ractopamine Committee Movement.'
A short piece presented as a meme, strongly criticizing the decision of the Tsai Ing-wen and Su Tseng-chang DPP government to open imports of pork containing ractopamine. The author satirizes the government's double standard: while banning ractopamine in domestic pork, they require Taiwanese people to eat imported ractopamine pork, sacrificing public health for vague international relations. It criticizes the government for shouting 'people are the masters' before the election, only to treat them 'worse than pigs and dogs' after winning.
Analyzes the heated debates and protests in the Legislative Yuan regarding the import of Ractopamine-treated US pork, focusing on food safety, national sovereignty, and political inconsistency.
Since securing her re-election, President Tsai Ing-wen of the DPP has deployed various political tactics that offer little praise for the long-term vision of the Republic of China (R.O.C.). Her actions can essentially be summarized by three major failures.
Taiwan Democratic Progressive Party, simply DPP. Their emblem design places Taiwan island alone within an inverted green cross, seemingly trying using this extremism highlighting Taiwan value marketing the party.
This article uses political satire to critique the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) policies, focusing on the controversies surrounding waste management and US pork imports.
This article examines the Democratic Progressive Party's decision to close CTi TV, analyzing its implications for media freedom and public access to information in Taiwan.
This article compares the KMT and DPP's treatment of the Taiwanese people. The author argues that the KMT's past human rights violations (the 228 Incident and martial law) were a 'historical inevitability' of the post-war era, noting that the actual number of victims was around one thousand and included Communist spies. The author strongly questions why Taiwan independence green-brained supporters criticize the KMT's human rights record while remaining silent about the Japanese massacre of over 400,000 Taiwanese during the Japanese occupation era. The author contends that the DPP treats its own people well 'guaranteed,' but on international issues, uses examples like importing ractopamine-laced American pork, Japanese nuclear-contaminated food, and not daring to claim sovereignty over the Diaoyu Islands to argue that the DPP is not truly good to the Taiwanese people.
This article sharply criticizes the government's policy of issuing stimulus vouchers (Triple Stimulus Vouchers). The author argues that its essence is the government withdrawing 3,000 TWD from people's taxes and then making them pay a '1,000 TWD ransom' to exchange it for tokens with restricted use. The article claims that unclaimed funds will be diverted, effectively resulting in people paying more taxes, with the money ultimately used to bail out small businesses or polish the administration's economic figures. The author satirically describes 'Awakened Youth' as 'happily using their own money to buy their own money to give to exploitative bosses,' and likens the policy to the 'Three in the Morning' monkey parable.
This article strongly opposes the 2020 recall of Kaohsiung Mayor Han Kuo-yu, arguing that the current recall system (requiring only 1/4 of voters consent) is a thug designed exclusively by the ruling party, treating the recall as a tool for the DPP's personal revenge and political liquidation, severely damaging Taiwan's democracy. The author criticizes the recall threshold being lower than the winning vote count as an absurd systemic flaw, and blames supporters of the recall (especially woke youth, netizens, green-brains) for simplifying all issues into kindergarten-level labeling attacks, seeing this as the collapse of democratic society before online giant infants. The author calls for vigilance against such political hatred and revenge driven by being unable to lose.
This article raises strong questions about Health Minister Chen Shih-chung's statement during the early stages of COVID-19: 'If epidemic prevention fails, Taiwan is destroyed.' The author criticizes the statement's flawed logic and questions whether the Tsai Ing-wen government's crisis management capability is inferior to even the Chen Shui-bian administration during the SARS era. The article accuses the DPP of politicizing epidemic prevention, whipping supporters into a frenzy purely to maintain electoral advantage. The piece concludes by questioning Chen Shih-chung on when Japan—a country also experiencing outbreaks—would see its nationals restricted from entering Taiwan, implying double standards in epidemic prevention.
The article uses a rhythmic jingle to satirize the DPP (referred to as 'Green-brain politicians') for frequently using slogans such as 'democracy,' 'protecting Taiwan,' and 'sovereignty' during election periods, suggesting their purpose is to cover up misdeeds or engage in political mobilization. The author then writes a KMT version, arguing that the KMT does not need to shout these slogans because the 'Republic of China' IS already democratic, IS already protecting Taiwan (from the victory over Japanese aggression to the defense of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu), and has LONG possessed sovereignty. The article criticizes the KMT's weakness on these issues as being caused by the DPP's political manipulation and satirizes the Chinese habit of 'bullying family members' rather than blaming international powers.
This article strongly criticizes the arguments of the DPP and New Power Party against the Free Economic Pilot Zones (FEPZ). The author satirically points out that 自經區 (zì jīng qū) sounds like 自縊 (zì yì, to hang oneself) in Chinese, and questions the green camp's shifting stance (referring to Chen Chu and Lai Ching-te's previous support). The core criticism is that opponents failed to present professional financial or legal arguments, ultimately resorting to anti-China, hate speech, and racism as their main reasons for opposition. The author believes these actions cause internal chaos in Taiwan but do no harm to mainland China.
This article reports on the 'Taipei Songren Road Ground Crack' fake news that went viral after the Hualien earthquake on April 18, 2019. The CIB's Cyber Crime Metropolitan Detachment referred a man surnamed Wang and a female netizen surnamed Lai for prosecution under the Social Order Maintenance Act. In a short commentary, the author strongly criticizes the Tsai Ing-wen government for recklessly amending laws to stop political opponents, leading to a 'chilling effect' even in 'non-malicious' cases. The article questions whether people will still dare to speak up about natural disasters or emergencies if publicly sharing what they see could lead to penalties, concluding sarcastically by 'praising Tsai Ing-wen.'
This article strongly questions and satirizes the reaction of President Tsai Ing-wen and the DPP to the 'National Security Bureau leaked surveillance of social media speech' incident. It criticizes Tsai for shifting the focus from 'legality of surveillance' to 'martial law,' and argues the DPP uses 'martial law' and 'White Terror' for political struggle.
Many people start to get restless every February, shouting about how much injustice the February 28 incident involved. But in that historical era, was the 228 incident in Taiwan the only turmoil caused by anti-communism?
The article comments on the resignation of Thomas Chan (Zhan Shungui), the Deputy Minister of the Environmental Protection Administration. It questions the DPP government's inconsistent stance on major environmental issues like the Shenao coal-fired power plant and the Guantang LNG terminal. The author satirizes Chan as a 'high CP value' talent for the DPP and criticizes Premier Lai Ching-te for his deceptive 'Three in the Morning' tactics.
This article critiques the Ministry of Culture's response to the paint-splashing incident at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, as well as the DPP government's approach to similar events. The author argues that the Ministry's failure to condemn the act reflects a lack of legal principles.
The DPP has redeployed Interior Minister Yeh Jiunn-rong, known for his actions against the National Women's League, to head the Ministry of Education. Meanwhile, Hsu Kuo-yung (famous for accidentally eating giant taro) takes over the Interior Ministry. Netizens mock the shuffle as 'Liao Hua serving as the vanguard because there are no great generals left in Shu.'
Commentary on the career and controversies surrounding Kolas Yotaka, particularly focusing on how political parties handle personal scandals of their prominent members.
Addressing the rumors at the time that Kuan Bi-ling might take over as Minister of Education, this article strongly criticizes the possibility, viewing it as a malicious joke by the DPP. The author questions whether Kuan's academic background and educational administrative experience are sufficient for the role, suggesting that her appointment might be a political maneuver to continue the 'de-Kuan' (removing Kuan Chung-min) operation against National Taiwan University's principal. The author mocks the situation as a 'Kuan vs. Kuan' family feud drama and warns that such a move would be unacceptable to the Taiwanese public.
Critiques the government's claims regarding Taipower's operating reserve margin and the reliability of the national power grid under current energy policies, highlighting the gap between official data and reality.
This article contains the full resignation statement of Minister of Education Wu Maw-kuen, who served for only 41 days. He attributed his departure to 'baseless allegations' and the 'grave insult' to his character from outside parties. He reiterated his stance on the NTU presidential selection controversy ('Removing Kuan') and clarified his past travels to mainland China. The text includes sharp critiques regarding his political judgment and ethical standards.
The article criticizes the selection of Ministers of Education under the DPP government, particularly focusing on the frequent changes and the appointment of individuals who are perceived as being chosen for political loyalty rather than academic or administrative competence.
Analysis of the controversy surrounding The News Lens’s editorial decision to alter an article title, linking Kuan Chung-ming to the Martial Law-era Garrison Command. This piece critiques the logical fallacies in the arguments against Kuan’s election as NTU President, particularly the misunderstanding of 'Independent Director' roles and the lack of evidence regarding conflict of interest.
After Kuan Chung-ming was selected as NTU president, the DPP and Taiwan People's Party faced accusations of extending 'political hands into campus governance,' interfering with academic freedom. Over 40 Academia Sinica fellows and 4,000+ NTU faculty, students and alumni launched a petition demanding President Tsai Ing-wen stop undermining democratic values and academic freedom.
This article reports on the follow-up to the plagiarism allegations against NTU President-elect Professor Kuan Chung-ming, raised by DPP Legislator Chang Liao Wan-chien. It notes that after Ker Chien-ming and other legislators demanded Kuan give up the presidency, there were widespread suspicions of DPP interference in university autonomy. Ultimately, National Taiwan University's Research Integrity Office met to discuss the case and ruled it unsubstantiated, finding no evidence of plagiarism by Kuan. The article includes links to related news, emphasizing issues of political interference and character assassination.
This article examines the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) intervention in National Taiwan University's (NTU) autonomy, analyzing its implications for academic freedom and governance.
This article explores the role of Ke Jianming within the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), analyzing his influence on Taiwan's political landscape and the party's direction.
Addressing the controversy over Fipronil residues in eggs, the FDA decided to relax the residue standards for poultry eggs from 'non-detectable' to 10ppb, citing potential residues in imported poultry feed. This decision draws strong criticism from the author, who argues the government is sacrificing public health to protect the interests of capital (feed importers), linking it to the 'Pro-Capitalist Party' (DPP) criticisms surrounding Labor Standards Act amendments.
This article critiques the proposal by DPP Legislator Chen Ou-po to levy a mandatory 'Departure Tax' on citizens and questions Transport Minister Hochen Tan's commitment to evaluating it. The author sarcastically suggests the government’s solution targets symptoms rather than causes, aiming merely to beautify negative growth figures in Taiwan's tourism market and increase tax revenue (mocked as a 'recreation fee'). The piece criticizes the government for failing to enhance domestic tourism value while trying to 'squeeze every cent' out of its own citizens through misguided policies.
Former President Ma Ying-jeou sued then-DPP spokesperson Liang Wen-chieh for defamation after Liang accused him of soliciting campaign funds from gambling syndicate boss Chen Ying-chu in $2011$. Following a retrial by the High Court, the final judgment ordered Liang Wen-chieh and the Democratic Progressive Party to jointly compensate Ma Ying-jeou NT $1.2 million. The ruling determined that Liang Wen-chieh's remarks were subjective conjecture, lacked reasonable verification, and infringed upon Ma Ying-jeou's reputation.
Discusses the 2017 power shortage crisis in Taiwan and the DPP government's mandatory electricity saving measures for large industrial users, focusing on the political fallout and energy policy.
This article questions the online narrative of 'Koxinga (Zheng Chenggong) massacring Indigenous people,' alleging it is a malicious distortion of history by those with specific political agendas. The author cites records from 'The General History of Taiwan' to prove that major conflicts between the Kingdom of Tungning's army and Indigenous tribes (such as the Shalu incident and the Lin Yi incident) occurred after Koxinga's death. It points out that historical conflicts were two-way and opposes selectively portraying Koxinga as a butcher to achieve political goals.
This article reports on a public speech given by then-Transport Minister Ho Chin Tan at a 2017 technology forum. He argued that the government should align with the trend of digital convergence and relax restrictions on party, government, and military investment in media. Ho Chin Tan believed that current regulations narrowed investment and innovation, limiting the flow of capital into the media industry.
This article criticizes the Executive Yuan's approach to nearly 60,000 illegal factories occupying agricultural land in Taiwan. The author points out that the government only plans to demolish 34 factories built after May 20, 2016, while planning to legalize over 52,000 older unlicensed factories after collecting fees—calling it 'half-hearted demolition.' The author argues this 'half-hearted demolition' policy will destroy the rule of law and use the National Land Planning Act to reclassify polluted farmland as urban development areas, effectively legalizing non-compliant factories.
This article critiques the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) approach to democracy, analyzing its policies and their impact on Taiwan's political landscape.
This article uses strong satire to question the Tsai Ing-wen government's personnel appointment logic, specifically naming Defense Minister Feng Shih-kuan, Premier Lin Quang, Taipei Agricultural Marketing Corporation President Wu Yin-ning (promoted from secretary), and Financial Supervisory Commission Chairman Ku Li-hsiung (transitioning from law to finance). Through a Facebook user's analogy, the author sarcastically portrays Tsai as a 'visionary' discovering hidden talents in party members, then questions whether these appointments reflect genuine DPP talent or the political principle 'the greater the chaos, the greater the profits.'
This article criticizes Taiwanese netizens mocking KMT legislators' hunger strike protesting the Vanguard Project. The author argues that netizens' mockery stems from the DPP having successfully smeared the KMT through long-term Taiwan independence indoctrination, creating a 'conditioned response' that causes them to completely miss the core issue that 'the Vanguard Project is fundamentally flawed.' The article questions netizens' logic and information comprehension abilities, connecting the celebration activities of the World University Games with the smearing of KMT protests, ultimately simplifying the political situation to 'DPP, high. KMT, sluggish. Netizens, stupid.'
A critique of President Tsai Ing-wen's decision to issue a national apology for the massive August 15 blackout from the DPP headquarters. The author argues that this act blurs the lines between party and state, violates political taboos, and undermines the dignity of the presidential office.
This article uses a sharp satirical tone to comment on the massive Taiwan blackout of August 15, 2017. The author describes the 'heartwarming' scenes brought about by the power failure: families putting down their phones to dine together by candlelight, recreating family values lost in a utilitarian society. The piece concludes by sarcastically crediting the DPP government, suggesting their 'intentions' are far more profound than the public could imagine, thereby expressing deep dissatisfaction with the ruling party's energy policies.
The article criticizes President Tsai Ing-wen's change in attitude toward cross-strait relations and negotiations. It points out that she used to criticize the KMT for 'selling out Taiwan' but later adopted similar or more compromising positions while continuing to use divisive rhetoric.
Nuclear energy advocate Huang Shih-hsiu publicly criticized the Tsai Ing-wen government on Facebook for its poor handling of the power shortage crisis caused by the collapse of a transmission tower at the Hoping Power Plant. He pointed out that the DPP and its officials consistently claimed it was only a 'transmission issue' rather than a 'power shortage.' However, if it were truly just a transmission issue, it should not have caused a nationwide power restriction crisis. Huang satirized this narrative as a 'pre-packaged discourse from a central kitchen' and used the metaphor of 'claiming a bounced check is a transportation issue because the account has no money' to criticize the government's failure to mention the massive cost of burning natural gas in zero-nuclear Japan. He expressed deep 'disgust' and regret that DPP spokespersons couldn't even grasp the core of the problem.
Presidential office spokesperson Huang Chung-en criticized on Facebook New Taipei Mayor Chu Li-lun's reaction to central government agency energy-saving measures as 'somewhat immature,' sparking strong public backlash and New Taipei councilor Ye Yuan-chih's counter-attack. Ye questioned whether the presidential office 'hit a sore spot' explaining heavy criticism, asking whether 'immature' comment represented President Tsai Ing-wen's meaning. Public consensus believed New Taipei's 'smart energy-saving' suggestion was unremarkable, instead Executive Yuan's air conditioning restriction order most absurd, criticizing presidential spokesman for misspeaking and lacking self-reflection, placing boss Tsai Ing-wen in injustice.
After Typhoon Nesat damaged a transmission tower at the Hoping Power Plant, causing a power crisis, the government immediately ordered public offices to restrict electricity. The author uses this to severely criticize the DPP government for breaking campaign promises like the 'Nuclear-free Homeland' and ignoring engineering expertise. Specifically targeting the policy of restricting air conditioning in public offices, the author labels it a stupid, feel-good publicity stunt with minimal actual energy-saving benefits that endangers health, while slamming the government's arrogance.
Comments on the strikes and collective leave actions at China Airlines and EVA Air. The article critiques legislators' attempts to restrict the right to strike and raise union thresholds instead of addressing labor grievances.
The article strongly questions the DPP government's contrasting approaches to military/civil servant pension reform and religious temple issues. The author argues the DPP treats military/civil servants coldly, drastically slashing retirement pensions, yet when religious temples threaten to march to the presidential office, displays nationwide mobilization with active appeasement, even the president expressing fury. Through this contrast, the author sarcastically questions whether darkness hides behind DPP political circles and whether the party's values are confused.
This article explores the polarizing debate over the behavior of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) supporters, analyzing the accusations and their impact on Taiwan's political discourse.
Satirizes the NPP's 'harvesting power' and its inconsistent political behavior in the Legislative Yuan, particularly regarding the Forward-Looking Infrastructure Development Program. The article highlights how Huang Kuo-chang criticized the plan in public while voting for it behind the scenes.
This satirical article critiques Taiwan's political landscape, questioning the DPP's push for controversial laws like the Forward Money Plan and pension reforms while blaming the KMT for failing to block them. The author highlights public apathy and student activists' inaction.
This article examines the Democratic Progressive Party's annuity reform policy, analyzing its impact on retirees and the broader implications for Taiwan's social welfare system.
In response to Panama's breaking diplomatic ties with Taiwan, Taiwan's MAC deputy director Chiu Chui-cheng warned that they would 'adjust personnel exchange measures.' This article reports mainland opinions suggesting the DPP and Tsai government plan to restrict mainland visitors to 'punish' mainland China, citing reactions from both cross-strait netizens and experts who point out such measures could negatively impact Taiwan's own industries and further deteriorate cross-strait relations.
The article comments on the two political reactions in Taiwan after Panama severed diplomatic ties with the Republic of China in 2017. Administrative officials called for unity, while some DPP and New Power Party figures suggested that losing ROC allies would facilitate establishing ties as a 'Republic of Taiwan.' The author strongly criticizes the latter as 'self-consoling' and 'mama's boy politicians.'
This article examines accusations of unconstitutional violations by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), analyzing their impact on governance and public trust in Taiwan.
This article explores the accusations of dictatorship against the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and President Tsai Ing-wen, analyzing the political and social context of these claims.
Article criticizes DPP government-led Legislative Yuan forcefully passing Electricity Business Law revision, the largest electricity market transformation in 50 years. Reform will partition Taiwan Electric's monopoly into three sections—power generation, transmission/distribution, sales—opening private operators (especially green energy) to enter generation and sales, while transmission/distribution networks stay government-operated (Taiwan Electric responsible). Author strongly questions this like Chunghwa Telecom dissection, calling it 'old dogs can't play new tricks,' distributing fat to few operators while leaving messy transmission/distribution to Taiwan Electric, predicting price increases and market chaos.
A record of online commentary discussing the legal and philosophical problems with Taiwan's Committee on Handling Ill-gotten Party Assets, questioning whether selective prosecution represents true justice.
This article compares three famous blunders or errors by Taiwanese political figures: 'Qing-Zhu-Nan-Shu' (too many to record) during the Chen Shui-bian era, Ma Ying-jeou's 'Deer velvet is hair,' and 'Zi-Zi-Ran-Ran' (self-leisurely/self-rising) during the Tsai Ing-wen era. The author acknowledges Ma Ying-jeou's error was in biological knowledge but emphasizes that for the two DPP errors, their supporters adopted a 'quibbling' (insisting they were right) attitude. It satirizes green die-hard fans as fools being manipulated like by Zhao Gao, questioning the DPP's lack of grace in admitting mistakes while praising the KMT's honesty in this regard.
This article reports on the controversy surrounding freshman DPP Legislator Lu Sun-ling, who mistakenly interpellated National Security Bureau Director Yang Kuo-chiang regarding the 'Taipei Military Police illegal search of private residences' incident. While Lu admitted the interpellation was 'inaccurate,' the criticism continued. Celebrity Hsu Chang-te harshly criticized Lu's capability and arrogant attitude on Facebook, stating that her 'first job in life being a legislator relying on her dad' was a shameful form of disguised nepotism that burdens the people.
This article strongly opposes the Tsai Ing-wen administration's plan to open up imports of food products from Japanese nuclear disaster affected areas, questioning the government's motives for aggressively lifting restrictions on non-essential food. The author fears that once opened, it will be impossible to effectively stop contaminated Japanese food from flowing into Taiwan, and emphasizes that food from the disaster areas has higher radioactive contamination levels than natural foods. The article refutes the Executive Yuan's accusation that opponents are provoking anti-Japanese sentiment, seeing it as an attempt to obscure the focus, and argues that as long as doubts exist and the food is non-essential, the import ban should be maintained.
This article analyzes two major messages released by then-President Tsai Ing-wen in a public letter commemorating the DPP's 30th anniversary: first, rejection of the 92 Consensus; second, confronting mainland China diplomatically. The author views this as Taiwan's hardline stance against mainland China, while raising strong doubts about Taiwan's domestic governance. The article focuses on criticizing the DPP government for moving toward 'authoritarian hegemony' and 'fascist terror,' citing examples including Personnel for Central Bank Governor, intellectual property amendments, and the Ill-gotten Party Assets Committee freezing KMT assets as evidence that the DPP might abuse power to suppress dissent and obstruct democracy.
This article explores the controversy surrounding the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) improper party committee, analyzing its implications for governance and public trust in Taiwan.
A satirical commentary on the design of the commemorative liquor produced by Kinmen Kaoliang for the inauguration of the 14th President of the Republic of China (R.O.C.), Tsai Ing-wen. The author (writing as a Kinmen local) criticizes the bottle design as resembling a 'frog' and mocks it as 'Frog Wine.' Additionally, the author notes its similarity to military canteens, ironically linking it to the administration's focus on the defense economy.
Comments on the rise and controversies of legislator Lu Sun-ling, questioning whether her political success is due to personal merit or family background. The article analyzes her performance in the Legislative Yuan and the public's reaction to her gaffes.
The sudden apology video of Chou Tzu-yu on the eve of the 2016 election triggered a massive wave of public sentiment in the Republic of China (R.O.C.), resulting in an overwhelming victory for the DPP. This event's impact has been compared to the infamous 'Two Bullets' incident involving Chen Shui-bian in 2004.
Lin Chuan, the newly appointed Premier of the Republic of China's Executive Yuan, loudly declared in the Legislative Yuan, the sacred sanctuary of public opinion, to all compatriots in Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu, Orchid Island, Green Island, and those scattered overseas, as well as to all victims of Japanese aggression in Asia: Comfort women may have been voluntary!
The article explores the political motivations of 2016 DPP Legislative Yuan President Su Chia-chuan, Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chu and others who urged outgoing President Ma Ying-jeou to pardon former President Chen Shui-bian (then on medical parole). The author presents public opinion questioning whether pardoning Chen Shui-bian relates to 'social harmony,' arguing that if the DPP truly valued justice, they should first demand Chen Shui-bian return stolen wealth and apologize to society. The author contends this DPP action is the 'most vicious scheme,' intending to place Ma Ying-jeou in a morally compromised position, leading society to misunderstand that Ma pardoned the 'innocent' Chen Shui-bian to correct mistakes, questioning why the DPP wouldn't reserve this honor for incoming President Tsai Ing-wen.
This article aims to debunk a political rumor circulating on the internet. The rumor used a chart to falsely accuse KMT legislators of supporting the commutation of death sentences to life imprisonment. The author clarifies that the chart actually refers to the 'Criminal Commutation Act,' which pertains to discretionary standards for offenders who meet the commutation threshold while serving their sentences—having nothing to do with abolishing or retaining capital punishment or court sentencing decisions. The author criticizes certain online armies for whitewashing specific parties (the DPP and Taiwan's People First Party) by deliberately distorting facts.
This article comments on DPP Legislator Gao Jyh-peng's proposal to cancel the requirement for presidents to swear their oath before the portrait of the Father of the Nation. Both the author and the KMT view this as a purely 'ideological disturbance' that equates to denying the history of the Republic of China (R.O.C.). The piece cites statements from the Chen Shui-bian era acknowledging Sun Yat-sen's status and criticizes the Tsai Ing-wen administration for turning the 'Year of Reform' into the 'Year of Cultural Revolution' by inciting division.
This article critiques the pro-Green fan page 'Taiwan Fugue' for its attacks on President Ma Ying-jeou's proposal for the 'majority party to form the cabinet.' The author refutes the claim that 'the Premier is merely a subordinate of the President' and questions its legal basis. It argues that the DPP's refusal is rooted in political calculations—unwillingness to cooperate with the KMT during the transition period to avoid hurting the feelings of Deep-Green supporters. The piece emphasizes Ma Ying-jeou's consistent stance on majority party governance during both transitions and criticizes the perceived cowardice and information-illiteracy of DPP supporters.
Through situational dialogue, this article simulates the potential international reactions and economic/military pressure from Mainland China if Taiwan abandons Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu to declare independence. It also depicts the scenario of maintaining the status quo of the Republic of China, criticizing pro-independence advocates for ignoring global realities and historical efforts for personal gain.
Following the DPP's Tsai Ing-wen winning the 2016 presidential election with 6.89 million votes, this article questions the post-election phenomenon of widespread criticism of the KMT's defeat reasons, arguing that many critics are motivated by hatred rather than fairness principles, and calls on voters to shift focus to monitoring the newly-elected DPP government rather than continuing to persecute the already-defeated KMT.
Immediately following Tsai Ing-wen's presidential victory, the DPP revived a proposal to move the Presidential Office to Southern Taiwan, drawing sharp criticism. The author argues this move shows that the DPP’s priority is not the economy or livelihood, but spending taxpayer money on new government buildings. Furthermore, the scramble between local mayors to host the capital serves primarily to drive up land and real estate prices in specific areas rather than bringing real prosperity.
Argues against the simplified political narrative that removing the KMT automatically solves Taiwan's problems, highlighting the need for critical assessment of all parties and the danger of giving any single party unchecked power.
Discusses the DPP's policy shift regarding labor holidays and the 40-hour workweek, analyzing the backlash from labor groups and the sense of betrayal among young voters.
This article analyzes the DPP presidential candidate Tsai Ing-wen's campaign advertisement series 'Follow the Children.' The author argues that the advertisement extensively uses the phrase 'follow the children,' carrying psychological suggestions of 'exalting youth and disparaging age,' which is the DPP's attempt to create social division through age distinctions, following its previous divisions by ethnicity and geography. The article criticizes this strategy as 'the clevest brainwashing method,' causing people to become blindly devoted through self-devaluation, and points out the irony of the advertisement's claim that 'party divisions no longer divide us.'
An analysis of the political maneuvering between the KMT (Eric Chu) and the DPP (Tsai Ing-wen) regarding the '1992 Consensus.' This piece argues that the consensus serves as the 'minimum baseline' for Cross-Strait stability and critiques the logical inconsistencies inherent in the independence-leaning narrative.
This article critiques the political landscape in the Republic of China (R.O.C.), specifically how the faction led by the DPP excels at manipulating ethnic and ideological divides. It argues that labels such as 'Taiwan Independence,' 'Unification,' and 'Selling out Taiwan' are used as cheap tools against the KMT. The author contends that the KMT and Ma Ying-jeou are focused on domestic governance and international cooperation without any substantive 'selling out' of the nation. The piece asserts that rejecting exchange with Mainland China is a foolish act of self-isolation and questions who is truly harming the collective interests of the people.
From a non-design professional perspective, this article reviews the visual identity (VI) system designed by Aaron Nieh for Tsai Ing-wen's campaign. The author questions whether the design industry's high praise is influenced by celebrity status, arguing that design discussions should return to the value of the work itself rather than blindly following trends of 'minimalism' or 'innovation.' It satirizes flaws in the design's details and conceptual explanations.
This article satirically designs an 'Access Pass for Protest Groups' for DPP legislators. It stems from an incident where protesters from the Alliance of Referendum for Taiwan besieged the Legislative Yuan and blocked DPP Legislator Hsiao Bi-khim. The author points out that the DPP was closer to these protesters in both thought and action during the social unrest, even assisting student activists in entering the legislature. Therefore, he suggests this sticker to help protesters identify 'their own' and avoid friendly fire.
Critiques the NCC's proposal for 'free interconnection' between telecom operators. The author argues that forcing Chunghwa Telecom (HiNet) to share its resources without compensation targets the most successful player to protect less competitive rivals, ultimately hindering progress.
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